Overview
Gandi API
European Registrar API with LiveDNS
Gandi pairs registrar automation with LiveDNS, certificates, and graduated reseller pricing that favors teams with meaningful annual volume.
No free tierName.com API
Domain Registrar REST API
Name.com provides a RESTful API for domain registration, transfer, and management with volume-based pricing.
API: Free to usePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | Name.com API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | API: Free to use |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | Pay per registration |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Volume discounts available |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 300+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | Name.com API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose Gandi API if you need
- ICANN-accredited registrar
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Strong LiveDNS and infrastructure tooling
Choose Name.com API if you need
- Free API access
- RESTful design
- No minimum requirements
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- ✓ Free tier: 10,000 credits/month (no credit card)
- ✓ 1,500+ TLDs supported
- ✓ MCP integration for AI assistants
- ✓ Domain valuation, brand monitoring, OSINT
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